Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
Asia, China, Japan
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Chives, Welsh Onion, Ramp, Chinese Onion
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Shallots
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Biogas Residue, Borax, Plant Ash
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Stemphyllium Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beet armyworms, Leafminer, Onion thrips
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Anaphylaxis, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as a moth repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
ALLIUM fistulosum
Common Name
Barberry
Japanese Bunching Onion, Onion-leek, Scallion, Stone Leek
In Hindi
Burberry
Scallion
In German
Burberry
Scallion
In French
Burberry
Scallion
In Spanish
Burberry
Cebollino
In Greek
Burberry
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Burberry
Scallion
In Polish
kwaśnica
Scallion
In Latin
Barberry
Scallion
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Scallion
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Scallion? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Scallion. Barberry has thorns and Scallion doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Scallion has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Barberry and Scallion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Scallion
Season and care of Barberry and Scallion is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Scallion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scallion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scallion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scallion is Neutral.
Barberry and Scallion Physical Information
Barberry and Scallion physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Scallion height is 45.70 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Scallion are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Scallion flower color: Ivory
- Scallion leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Barberry and Scallion
Care of Barberry and Scallion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Scallion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scallion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.